The captain of the Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni, has stated that this is the “last phase” of his career and that it is crucial to relish it. In 2020, Dhoni retired from international cricket, but he continued to play for the CSK. His comments have fueled rumours that this might be his final IPL.
He hasn’t made any comments, though. After the match against Sunrisers Hyedrabad (SRH), which his team won on Friday, Captain Cool said, “Whatever is said and done, the last phase of my career, important to enjoy it.” In this IPL season, CSK has won four games.
With the match at the home ground, the yellow army came in huge numbers. Chennai’s skipper was overwhelmed with the support. “It feels good to be here. They have given a lot of love and affection. They always stay late to listen to me. Not getting a lot of chance to bat – I am not complaining,” he said.
“I was hesitant to bat second. Had the feeling there would not be much dew. It was slightly cloudy. The spinners, once they came in, they bowled a very good length. Overall the middle overs were the setup. Fast bowlers bowled very well in the last few overs,” Dhoni added.
“I always tell them that first preference of field setting is with you…Still they did not give me best catch award. I was in such a wrong position. Just because we wear gloves, people think it is easy. I felt it was a fantastic catch. Long time back, I still remember one game – Rahul Dravid was keeping and he caught one like that. Once you get old, that is the only time you get experience. Unless you are Sachin paaji and start playing at 16-17. Definitely old, cannot shy away from that,” Dhoni concluded.
